# Armaldo - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Armaldo in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Armaldo)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Armaldo
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **X-Scissor**: 71.544%
- **Aqua Jet**: 70.634%
- **Stone Edge**: 69.957%
- **Earthquake**: 68.660%
- **Rock Slide**: 25.789%
- **Protect**: 23.599%
- **Swords Dance**: 22.519%
- **Knock Off**: 17.068%
- **Liquidation**: 8.470%
- **Rock Blast**: 4.225%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 94.963%
- **Battle Armor**: 5.037%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 70.822%
- **Rockium Z**: 14.052%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 6.476%
- **Life Orb**: 2.992%
- **Weakness Policy**: 2.510%
- **Other**: 3.148%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 75.579%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 69.468%
- **Toxicroak**: 57.074%
- **Goodra**: 55.195%
- **Heliolisk**: 55.195%
- **Ferrothorn**: 14.059%

## FAQ for Armaldo in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Armaldo?
The most common moves for Armaldo are X-Scissor, Aqua Jet, Stone Edge, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Armaldo?
Armaldo is frequently paired with Pelipper, Swampert-Mega, Toxicroak, Goodra. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Armaldo?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Armaldo?
The top build for Armaldo features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 62.446% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Armaldo?
Armaldo is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (94.963%) and the item **Choice Band** (70.822%).

### What is the most common role for Armaldo?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Armaldo often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Armaldo?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Armaldo on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Armaldo) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Armaldo
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*